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A new study co-authored by UMass Amherst sociologist Jennifer Lundquist reports that ex-felons enlisted in the United States military are promoted more quickly and to higher ranks—and are no more likely to fail because of poor performance—than other enlistees.

The ongoing UMass Amherst Libraries Author Talks Series, celebrating authors and books with Five College connections, continues with three events in the spring semester, presentations by Ilan Stavans, Andrea Hairston and TreaAndrea Russworm. All take place from 5-7 p.m. in 2601 W.E.B. Du Bois Library.

Diagnostic errors are very common in medicine and often come from failures of “clinical reasoning,” some of which may be related to a medical professional’s emotions, says social psychologist Linda Isbell at UMass Amherst. Such errors are especially prevalent when treating vulnerable and stigmatized groups such as people with mental health disorders, who disproportionately use emergency services and may evoke negative emotions.

The Public Engagement Project is hosting “Making Research Matter: Sharing Insights on Public Engagement,” a panel and discussion on how to engage effectively with diverse public audiences, on Friday, Feb. 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Hadley Room of the Campus Center. Lunch will be...

The following statement was sent to the campus community on Jan. 24:
As we prepare for the spring semester, we are reminded of the importance of ensuring a diverse, equitable and inclusive living and learning environment. Creating a campus community that supports the success of all students,...

Steve Tracy, Distinguished Professor of Afro-American studies, and his band the Crawling Kingsnakes will be featured on a French radio program specializing in blues.
French blues expert Gilbert Guyonnet of Radio Clapas in Montpellier, France, will include the music on his program, which can be...

Stephen S. Nonnenmann, assistant professor of mechanical and industrial engineering at UMass Amherst, is part of a team of researchers that created a “quantum material” that mimics a shark’s ability to detect the minute electric fields of small prey. The new sensor performs well in ocean-like conditions and opens the way for potential uses ranging from defense to marine biology. The findings were published in the Jan. 4 issue of Nature.

Samuel Black, professor of veterinary and animal sciences, will speak on “Approaching the Endgame: Seeking Sustainable Control of Animal African Trypanosomiasis” on Monday, Feb. 5 at 4 p.m. in the Great Hall of Old Chapel at UMass Amherst.